Chevy Volt Specs

the Chevy volt specs have been hotly debated whether or not this car is really ready for the big time of american highways, we take a look at the specs and see no reason why the chevy volt, while it wont be winning any races, can not keep up on the great american roads, and the nice thing is with the low cost of gas you will have money to actually stop along the way.

Model:Chevrolet Volt

Body style / driveline:


4-5-passenger sedan, unitized frame, electric propulsion, front wheel drive

Construction:


body-frame-integral structure with composite exterior panels and roof

EPA vehicle class


compact car (four doors with rear liftgate)


Drive system:electrically driven system with onboard range extender, plug-in recharge capability

Battery Type:lithium-ion

Energy:16 kWh (minimum)

Peak power:130 to 140 kW

Voltage:320 to 350

100% recharge time:6 to 6.5 hours

Electric traction system

Max. electrical power:130 to 140 kW

Max. mechanical power:120 kW

Continuous electrical power:45 kW

Continuous mechanical power:40 kW

Power:53 kW peak power

Drive:direct


Type:3-cylinder, turbocharged engine

Size:1L

Fuel:gas or E85

Nominal speed:1500 to 1800 rpm

Max speed:3200 rpm

Fuel tank (gal / L):12 / 54.5

Charger Type:plug-in

Voltage / amp:110 / 15

Horsepower (hp / kW):160 / 120

Torque (lb-ft / Nm):236 / 320

Electric mode range:
40 miles – full electric vehicle (EV) range

Estimated fuel economy @ constant state of charge:
50 mpg during charge sustaining operation

Daily usage equivalent mpg:

@ 40 miles or less:not applicable – no fuel used

@ 60 miles:150 mpg

@ 80 miles:100 mpg

0 to 60 mph:in 8 seconds

Top speed 120 MPH (limited duration)


Chassis/Suspension

Front:independent, strut-type

Rear:semi-independent torsion beam

Steering type:electric, speed-sensitive, variable assist rack-and-pinion

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):


37 to 38 / 11.2 to 11.5


Brakes

Type:electro-hydraulic power assisted; front disc, rear drum


Wheels/Tires

Wheel size (in):21 x 6.5

Tires:195/55R21, low resistance


Dimensions

Exterior Volt Specs

Overall length (in / mm):170 / 4318

Height (in / mm):52.6 / 1336

Width (in / mm):70.5 / 1791


Interior Volt Specs

Seating capacity (front / rear):2 / 2

Headroom front: 37.3 / 947

Headroom rear: 35.9 / 912

Legroom (in / mm):31.5 / 802

Shoulder room (in / mm):50.6 / 1285

Hip room (in / mm):53.1 / 1349